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RCMP seize contraband cigarettes during routine Penticton traffic stop
A routine traffic stop resulted in Penticton RCMP seizing a large quantity of illegal cigarettes.…
City of Penticton, RDOS and school district 67 shut down public areas due to COVID-19
It's been a busy day for the City of Penticton, the regional district and school…
Know who doesn’t care about COVID-19? Hungry bears out of hibernation
The days are getting warmer, coaxing bears out of hibernation in the Thompson and Okanagan…
Penticton RCMP investigate report of shot fired into motel
Penticton RCMP frontline officers responded to a report of a firearm having been discharged towards…
Cooler than normal to start the Okanagan weather week
It might be a little easier for Okanagan residents to maintain social distance and self-isolation…
Gas prices down everywhere except Penticton
Gas prices continue to fall in Kamloops and the Okanagan but not in Penticton, so…
How B.C. Transit and riders are keeping the buses running safely
For some, it might seem odd that buses are running while everyone is supposed to…
B.C. Provincial parks reduced to limited day use, camping closed until April 30
The B.C. camping season has been put on hold, at least for the next several…
B.C. SPCA reducing adoption 50% due to COVID-19 pandemic
The B.C. SPCA would like to find homes for the many pets under its care.…
Penticton company taking no chances after employee home from vacation tests positive for COVID-19
A Penticton business is taking no chances as it adds to its COVID-19 protocols after…
One Okanagan ski hill remains open despite COVID-19 protocols
A small community-based Okanagan ski resort continues to welcome skiers to its slopes as it…
Crude oil prices plummet, fuel prices slowly dropping at the pumps
Driving is getting a little cheaper for those still with a reason to get behind…
First day of spring brings spring-like weather to Okanagan
The next few days offer a chance for Okanagan residents to enjoy a bit of…
B.C. Supreme Court suspended until at least May 1 due to COVID-19 pandemic
Supreme Court in British Columbia is taking an adjournment. The Honourable Chief Justice Hinkson has…
Okanagan MP concerned about inflated airfares for Canadians returning from abroad
Skyrocketing airfares for Canadians attempting to return to Canada from abroad due to the COVID-19…
Fatburg warning: If you are out of toilet paper, don’t flush disposable wipes
The recent wave of toilet paper hoarding caused by the COVID-19 outbreak is causing headaches…
Service changes at RCMP detachments in Kamloops, Okanagan to limit COVID-19 exposure
RCMP detachments in the Okanagan and Kamloops are in the process of developing policies and…
Penticton cab driver robbed and assaulted
Penticton RCMP arrested a man following an alleged taxi robbery in the city. The driver…
Penticton closing public facilities, cancelling meetings due to pandemic
The City of Penticton is shutting a number of public facilities in a bid to…
Animal services being maintained at BC SPCA branches
The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting services at BC SPCA branches. BC SPCA said in a…
Sunshine and warmer days ahead for the Okanagan
It promises to be a great week to enjoy some early spring outdoor weather in…
B.C. casinos, bingo halls shutting down due to COVID-19
B.C. Lottery Corporation is shutting down all its casinos, bingo halls and community gaming centres…
Okanagan MP confirms he doesn’t have COVID-19 after self-isolation
An Okanagan Member of Parliament announced he doesn’t have COVID-19 after he decided to isolate…
Big White embraces spring break as virus pandemic sparks international cancellations
Spring break is looking good at Big White Ski Resort, in spite of daily economic…